Jun 052009
West Street in the Rain, Yangshuo, China
Yangshuo, in southeastern China’s Guangxi Province, was once a relaxing stop on the world backpacker trail. Now it has exploded into a full blown tourist town, particularly popular with large Chinese tour groups. West Street runs from the nearby Li riverbank to the center of town and is lined with souvenir shops and cafes. It is mayhem, even in the rain.
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This shot is fabulous. To often I put my camera away when it rains but I shouldn’t. The overcastr sky and the wetness make the colors pop. This really gives a sense of place.
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globalgal Reply:
June 6th, 2009 at 14:24
Thanks, Tim! I had my DSLR tucked away most of the day because of the rain, but brought it out at a cafe with covered outdoor seating areas and got this shot. I saw quite a few tourists with big cameras decked out in special camera “rain coats.”
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Beautiful and color rich shot! It does look like a busy spot.
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globalgal Reply:
June 6th, 2009 at 14:24
It is very busy! Thanks!
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Wow. What a riot of color!
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globalgal Reply:
June 6th, 2009 at 14:25
That’s one of the things I loved about this street – crazy busy but bursting with life & color! Especially since the buildings were generally all gray and white.
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What a vibrant picture!
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Hey, you’re back, haven’t been posting lately:)
Amazing shot! China definitely is an explosion to the senses!
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globalgal Reply:
June 6th, 2009 at 14:27
Yea, I’ve been neglecting Photo Friday the last few weeks. First I was busy and then on holiday and I find it very difficult to blog while I’m traveling. I’m not the greatest travel blogger. :0! Explosion to the senses is a great way to describe China! Sight and smells!
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I absolutely love this photo – the composition, the colors, it is all so interesting. An exploration for the eyes!
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I love the sense of chaos in this picture. You can almost hear all the different sounds competing for your attention!
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globalgal Reply:
June 6th, 2009 at 14:28
Add in all the souvenir vendors calling out to just about everyone trying to get them into their store, people chatting on mobile phones, masses of people constantly moving, smells of bbq and restaurants wafting by… very chaotic! I’m glad that comes through in the photo because this was probably the one moment where I felt most relaxed!!
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Thanks everyone for stopping by! It really made my day today to wake to all of your comments. I really missed the great Photo Friday crowd the last few weeks!
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Rainy days often do make the bright colors more brilliant by contrast…unless you’re stuck in a real downpour!
This shot is a great example of that.
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I love your photos! You’re doing Chinese tourism a great service I have to say!
P.S. I also enjoy your take on the aviation industry and since reading your blog, I’ve actually used your word “nerbulent” the last time I flew. What are your thoughts on the AirFrance disaster?
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globalgal Reply:
June 9th, 2009 at 12:01
Thanks so much! And I’m so glad that nerbulent has come in handy for you! I will be commenting on the Air France disaster in an upcoming post. It hasn’t done much for my fear of flying, that’s for sure. Very sad.
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